Inspired by Nature Matching Game

Objective: Students will match pictures from nature with elements from the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavilion. 

Materials:   

  • Printer 
  • Laminator 

Introduce: Use this activity to give students background information about the Quadracci Pavilion and Santiago Calatrava. Explain that Calatrava was inspired by nature and demonstrate how the matching game works. 

Ask:  

  •  How might nature have inspired Santiago Calatrava? 
  • Why are certain images connected in the matching game? 
  • What parts of nature inspired each element of the building? 

Activity:  

  1. Print out Quadracci Pavilion Matching Game, cut out pieces, and laminate for multiple uses 
  1. Have students match the building elements with images from nature. 

National Standards:  

  • VA:Cr1.1.Ka Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials. 
  • VA:Cr2.3.Ka Create art that represents natural and constructed environments. 

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